Politics Capitol Week Ahead: Mid-session and the tension is high for bill sponsors The Washington State Capitol by Tom James / March 10, 2013
Politics Olympia Week In Photos: Lobbyists and HAZMAT scares move in This is what lawmaking looks like. by Tom James / March 8, 2013
Politics GOP legislators take up defense of death penalty A hearing full of those seeking the end to executions brings counter arguments from Republican lawmakers. by Tom James / March 7, 2013
Politics Eyman's initiative plan: Few objections Tim Eyman reacts to a state Supreme Court ruling by Tom James / March 5, 2013
Politics Capitol Week Ahead: We're in the big leagues now, boys This week lawmakers get ready for the big-time, as the action moves out of committee and into the battlefields, er, chambers. by Tom James / March 3, 2013
Politics Olympia Week In Photos: Inslee gets down to business Deliberation turned to action this week as Inslee signed his first bill and the Supreme Court struck down the 2/3rds majority rule for tax hikes. by Tom James / March 1, 2013
Politics Primary sharpens fight to control Legislature The Washington State Capitol by Tom James / August 2, 2016
Politics The fight for the tough job running state schools Students and their leaders have a lot to figure out. by Tom James / July 31, 2016
Politics How wildfires pump millions into Washington's rural economy The Blue Creek wildfire near Walla Walla in 2015 by Tom James / March 22, 2016